In the Gospel of Mark, there are a number of explanations about who people think Jesus is. . .
Some thought he was John the Baptist.
This was because John the Baptist was well known for preaching and both Jesus and John the Baptist preached to repent and hear the Good News.
Some thought he was Elijah.
This was because Elijah performs a miracle where he had a bowl that never ran out, and he raised someone from the dead. They both performed the same miracles.
Peter thought the Christ was...
Super Anointed one (a priest, king or prophet).
Jesus' idea of the Christ was...
A servant of the people, who will die to sacrifice himself for others. God's son who has come to serve.
This was because John the Baptist was well known for preaching and both Jesus and John the Baptist preached to repent and hear the Good News.
Some thought he was Elijah.
This was because Elijah performs a miracle where he had a bowl that never ran out, and he raised someone from the dead. They both performed the same miracles.
Peter thought the Christ was...
Super Anointed one (a priest, king or prophet).
Jesus' idea of the Christ was...
A servant of the people, who will die to sacrifice himself for others. God's son who has come to serve.